Sept. 30, 2025

How We Hatched: Nick Skytland, Director of Gloo Developer

How We Hatched: Nick Skytland, Director of Gloo Developer

How We Hatched: Nick Skytland, Director of Gloo Developer

In this How We Hatched episode, we sit down with Nick Skytland, Director of Gloo Developer, to explore how values-aligned AI can shape a future where technology drives human flourishing. Drawing from his career at NASA and his leadership at Gloo, Nick shares insights on building open, transparent AI systems and the importance of grounding innovation in shared human values. From defining human flourishing to reimagining the role of hackathons, Nick offers a forward-looking perspective on how technologists can build with purpose.

Inside This Episode:

  • Defining “human flourishing” in the age of AI
  • The Flourishing AI Benchmark and why it matters
  • Building values-aligned, open-source AI tools
  • The role of trust, transparency, and shared values in tech
  • How hackathons fuel innovation and community

About Nick Skytland: Nick is Director of Gloo Developer, leading initiatives to shape open, values-aligned AI that supports human flourishing. Before joining Gloo, he spent over two decades at NASA as Chief Technologist, advancing early-stage technologies and building some of the largest open innovation communities in history. He is also co-author of What Comes Next? Shaping the Future in an Ever-Changing World.

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